We all need to be aware that there is a stress/fat connection. The stress hormone called cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, stimulate insulin, and to allow access to fast energy, and make it easy to access when you need it. Cortisol is engaged when you feel panic, or stress.
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I have experienced quite a bit of stress for a variety of reasons, as of late. I try to manage stress through exercise, which really gives me a calming sense of peace.
There is a strong correlation between constant stress and your body pumping out high doses of the hormone, cortisol, accordi... [More]

I had my fat-pinch and tape measurement numbers taken last week and was surprised that my numbers all improved except for the kidney number. That was confusing to me because I eat clean and exercise daily. When talking to my trainer she said an explanation may have to do with Cortisol. Increased Cor... [More]

How Stress Can Sabotage Your Success with Good Health: Part 2-
We all know that when we are really stressed we feel run down, depressed and anxious.
The trouble is that sometimes we just can’t stop the things that cause us stress. Sometimes, there is downsizing and you or your spouse l... [More]

How Stress Can Sabotage Your Success with Good Health: Part 1-
Everyone knows that stress is no fun. At the same time, many of us know that it comes whether you want it to or not! Chronic high stress can cause a myriad of negative health issues, it can interrupt your sleep, and it can c... [More]

We all need to be aware that there is a stress and fat connection. The stress hormone called cortisol helps to maintain blood pressure, stimulate insulin, and to allow to access and utilize fast energy when you need it.
If constant stress is causing cortisol to constantly be engaged, ... [More]